Geography, B.A.
These are suggested courses which fulfill some degree requirements for the Bachelor of Art degree in Geography. Transfer associate’s degree programs and courses vary among the 23 VCCS colleges. Be sure to consult your community college academic advisor each semester to make sure you are on track to graduate will an A.A. or A.A.& S or A.S. degree.
Students who have taken ENG 111 spring 2024 or prior will receive credit for ENGH 101 (Composition). Students who take ENG 111 after spring 2024 will receive ENGH— (English elective), which does not satisfy Mason Core.
ENG 125 will transfer to fulfill the Mason Core literature requirement until 2025.
| VCCS | Mason Equivalent |
|---|---|
| ENG 111 and ENG 112 | ENGH — and ENGH 101 |
| MTH 154 or 261 or 263 | MATH 106 or 108 or 113 |
| CST 100 or 110 | COMM 100 or 101 |
| ITE 115 or 152 | IT 103 or 104 |
| Arts* | Arts |
| 200 level English Literature* | ENGH 202 |
| Natural Science with Lab* | Natural Science with Lab |
| GEO 200 | GGS 102 |
| GEO 210 | GGS 103 |
| HIS 101 or HIS 102 or HIS 111 or HIS 112 or HUM 201 or HUM 202 | HIST 101T, HIST 102, HIST L387T or HIST 125 |
| Foreign Language proficiency** | Foreign Language proficiency |
Notes
*Mason Core-VCCS equivalencies can be found here: Mason Core – VCCS Equivalency Table
**Intermediate-level proficiency in one foreign language is required. VCCS foreign language course 202 satisfies this requirement.
Concentration options: Environmental Geography, Geoanthropology, Health Geography, and Urban Planning